Weekly roundup (November 13)
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November 13, 2024 | Issue #81
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Note from Rebeka:
This week: World Kindness Day with free doughnuts, holiday pop-ups from Bloomingdale’s to Target, a Magnolia Bakery vending machine, 10 years of Glow Recipe, and so much more!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍩World Kindness Day Free Dozen Doughnuts at Krispy Kreme (November 13): Celebrate World Kindness Day on Wednesday with a FREE Original Glazed dozen doughnuts!
🎁Bloomingdale's Wicked Good Window Unveiling (November 13): Bloomingdale’s is celebrating the reveal of its iconic Lexington Avenue holiday windows with the star of the upcoming movie, Wicked, Cynthia Erivo!
✨Glow Recipe Night Market (November 15 - 16): The Glow Recipe x Sephora Night Market is where skincare, culture, and community collide-all inspired by the vibrant energy of Seoul's famous night markets.
🧗♀️The North Face Williamsburg: Grand Opening Party (November 14): Celebrate the opening of The North Face’s newest store in Williamsburg with a grand opening party with food, performances and more!
🚊New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (Starts November 14): Celebrating 20 years of operation, this free train show is back at Grand Central Station through the holiday season!
💧Rothy's Bottle Swap (November 15): On November 15, bring in a used plastic bottle to ANY Rothy’s store, and get a free Hydro Flask to refill & reuse!
🃏 What Do You Meme? NYC Pop-Up (November 15): Head to McCarren Park for a Let’s Get Deep pop-up with a photo booth, merch and more!
🍌Magnolia Bakery Vending Machine (November 15 - 17): Magnolia Bakery is celebrating their new line of frozen-to-thaw banana pudding products with a FREE banana pudding vending machine in Williamsburg!
❄️Target Wonderland (November 16 - 17): Journey through a fantastical forest of photo ops & activities from beloved brands, explore the season’s list-topping toys, snack on sweet treats & more.
🍄Wonders of Mushrooms - An Exhibition by Fable (through November 16): Discover the magic of mushrooms at this immersive and educational experience, with free tacos on Friday & Saturday!
📚Albertine’s 10th Anniversary Celebration (November 14 - 17): Join Albertine Books in celebrating 10 years since its opening with a weekend of literary festivities!
🍔Veterans and First Responders Eat Free at Creamline (through November 17): Creamline is honoring Veterans and First Responders with free meals for the entire week at its Chelsea Market location.
🧴Kiehl’s Holiday Pop-Up (through December 26): Kiehl’s has a special Holiday Pop-Up within Moynihan Train Hall. While you shop, enjoy complimentary treats from a pop-up cart every Friday!
🕯️Scentille Coffee & Candles Pop-Up (November 17): Get cozy this fall at Scentille's "Coffee & Candles" Pop-Up Event at Bedford Studio, with complimentary refreshments and a surprise giveaway
ON THE RADAR:
✨ Shine Bright at Hudson Yards (November 25 - January 5): Over 2 million lights will illuminate the neighborhood, including a 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece
🎈Thanksgiving Eve Balloon Inflation (November 27): Watch the iconic balloons and floats come to life on the Upper West Side, the day before the Parade.
🦃 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (November 28): Watch this annual Thanksgiving tradition in person, with 22 balloons, 33 floats and more, from the Upper West Side down to Herald Square.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🙇🏻♂️ Get $250 for a Focus Group: Earn $250 in rewards helping to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan or New Jersey and get $250 for your time and participation
🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: Enter to win one of three moving vouchers from $300 - $500! You can also mention NYC for FREE to get 10% off your move, anytime.
🇻🇦 Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel The Exhibition Giveaway: Experience this amazing art at an up-close and life-size exhibition in Industry City. Enter to win a Date Night Giveaway: one winner will win 2 tickets to Sistine Chapel The Exhibition plus cocktails & tasting flights at Bitter Monk for 2!